Learning and School Archives - Rise and Shine by Children's National

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Going to college with celiac disease

September 10, 2026/in 13-18 years, Allergies, College, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Although this may seem overwhelming, you want to make sure your child is prepared and able to follow a gluten-free diet while still enjoying campus living.

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Back-to-school vaccines

July 28, 2026/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.

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School-based therapy over summer break: how to prevent skill regression

April 21, 2026/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Summer Vacation/by Rise and Shine

When school-based therapy services (OT, PT and speech therapy) pause for summer break, some students experience skill regression.

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Embracing making mistakes

September 18, 2025/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Diseases and Conditions, Homework and Grades, Learning and School, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Learning to embrace mistakes can be the basis for developing the emotional health of Autistic young people.

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Back-to-school safety tips for kids with food allergies

August 26, 2025/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Help your child with food allergies return to school safely. Learn how to build an action plan, partner with teachers, and prepare for emergencies.